The papers presented at the 2005 conference on England's stone built heritage covering
the historic use of stone, conservation practice, supply of stone, and planning issues
associated with the use of indigenous stone.

Care and Repair of Flint Walls

by David Lodge and Adela Wright Publisher: SPAB

This pamphlet sets out the Society's approach towards the care and repair of flint
walls, which is to minimise disturbance to historic fabric by undertaking only work
that is essential.

A Future for Stone in Scotland Historic Scotland

ISBN 1 900168 46 4 Publisher: Historic Scotland

The purpose of this study is to examine the existing market and explore ways in which
the stone industry in Scotland might arrest the decline in the use of natural stone
in buildings and, in particular, the scope for developing new products suitable for
modern forms of construction.

Stonecleaning in Scotland: Research Summary

ISBN 0 7480 0452 1Publisher: Historic Scotland

A summary of the research into the problems associated with the cleaning of sandstone.

Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map

Publisher: Historic Scotland

This map is published by the Biritish Geological Survey, and is a joint venture with
Historic Scotland, and other principal heritage and industry bodies

Chemical Consolidants and Water Repellents for Sandstones in Scotland

Publisher: Historic Scotland ISBN 1 903570 20 4

This report presents the findings of a 2 year project researching the use and effectiveness
of consolidants and water repellents on Scottish sandstones including comprehensive
conclusions.

The Consequences of Past Stonecleaning Intervention on Future Policy and Resources

ISBN 1 903570 89 1Publisher: Historic Scotland

Whilst traditional building stone has the durability to withstand harsh climate conditions,
it does decay over time by means of natural weathering. Lack of maintenance and inappropriate
interventions can encourage deterioration and further damage to the stone. Detailed
research was required to assess the effects of different cleaning regimes on natural
stone and to quantify the damage casued. Practitioner and stonemason surveys and
an investigation into future maintenance strategies were included in drawing conclusions
on the effects of stone cleaning outlined in this Research Report.

The Performance of Replacement Sandstone in the New Town of Edinburgh

ISBN 1 903570 98 0 PLU 3255 Publisher: Historic Scotland

Detailed examination of 14 different types of replacement sandstone that have been
habitually used in the New Town in recent times.

Stone in Scotland Historic Scotland

ISBN 92-3-104031-6 Publisher: Historic Scotland

Catalogues the Scottish stone resources

Stonecleaning of Granite Buildings

ISBN 1 900168 39 1Publisher: Historic Scotland

Advice on the soiling, decay and cleaning of granite buildings and related testing,
specification and execution of work.

Biological Growths on Sandstone Buildings: Controls and Treatment

ISBN 1 900168 40 5Publisher: Historic Scotland

This Note aims to provide better understanding of the mechanisms of biological growths
on sandstone structures, and the feasibility of their removal, with advice on appropriate
methods of control.

Quarries of Scotland Historic Scotland

ISBN 1 900168 47 2Publisher: Historic Scotland

An illustrated guide to Scottish geology and stone working methods based on the British
Geological Survey Photographic Archive of selected stone quarries.

Technical Advice Note 31: Stonemasonry Materials and Skills

ISBN 78 1 904366 58 6 Publisher:Historic Scotland

The first art gives guidance on mechanisms and type of decay and the second gives
a detailed description of the approaches and methods adopted when carrying out the
survey and recording the results

Laser Stonecleaning in Scotland

ISBN 1 903570 79 4 Publisher: Historic Scotland

Historic Scotland investigate the response of sandstones and granites to laser exposure

Scottish Slate Quarries

ISBN 1 9035 70 04 2 Publisher: Historic Scotland

Outlines qualities of various Scottish slates and identifies Scottish quarries appropriate
for further investigation with a view to reopening.

Design guide for stonework repairs

Publisher: Alnwick District Council, 1997 Area covered: North East Associated website:
http://www.alnwick.gov.uk/

Historical use, geology, performance and deterioration mechanisms of stone. Structural
deterioration of stone masonry structures and their repair and conservation, including
the use of mortars, consolidants, cleaning methods

IIntroduction to the complexities and background history of stone conservation. Comprehensive
description of building and decorative stones in the British Isles. How major structural
masonry problems, secondary building problems and different stone surface conditions
may be treated.

Facsimile of 1929 publication. Constructional and practical masonry. Description
of tools. Description of machines in use. Details and construction. Hoisting and
setting of stonework. Principles of stone cutting. Building stones. The geometry
of masonry v Plane geometry and setting out. Solid and descriptive geometry and setting
out. Costing and Estimating.

Methods of working stone,Making specialised tools, procedures for setting-out for
repairs. Nature and problems of stone also includes guidance on selection. Causes
of decay in stone and methods for repair of both stone and mortar.

Stonework

by Steven Parissien Publisher: Georgian Group

The Georgian Group Guide No. 12 The stonework guide has information on stone types
commonly used in Georgian England, as well as repair and maintenance advice covering
the repointing of stone walls, the repair of flint walls and the cleaning of stonework.

Classification of natural building stones, Weathering associated with natural defects
inherent in the material, faulty craftsmanship and errors in the choice of materials.
Atmosphere pollution in relation to weathering. Chemical phenomena.

This INFORM aims to broaden the awareness of the importance and complexity of dry
stone walling in Scotland, and offers an indication of the maintenance tasks which
can be performed to prolong the life of such walls.